Spotlight on Evidence


In this section we will spotlight individual influential pieces of research evidence, providing a summary and links to source documents and linked resources, where appropriate.

This section will also feature case studies of the use of research evidence in practice written by Evidence Leads in Education and school practitioners. 

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You may also find the EEF 'Evidence into Action' podcast series useful. 


 

April 2024

  • 29/04/24

    Beneath the surface of cognitive science ​​​​​​​

    Working memory, cognitive load, dual coding, spaced retrieval….the language and theory of cognitive science and its application to teaching and learning in schools is high profile at the current time, and justifiably so. The EEF is a very useful starting point for schools looking for comprehe...
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April 2024